The hourglass effect

The hourglass effect describes the state of humanity — we all live, we all sin and we all die. But in God’s perfect plan the hourglass opens up after death to eternal life because of…

Uncertainty

There are and will be times in our lives when we are uncertain of the future. In these moments, we can’t see around the corner. We find that there are more unknowns that knowns. This post is…

A new style of leadership

A new style of leadership to trial at home, work and at church

John 10:2–3
 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He…

Life to the full

I love Jesus because he has made some awesome promises to those who love him. One of these promises has to do with what Jesus came to give us: life to the full!

Good leaders give us space to follow

This verse is an exceptional summary encapsulating the heart of Jesus leadership. The context is that Jesus is answering two questions from two of he men he led: one…

What about him?

Why it’s so much better to stop worrying about others and focus on what Jesus is saying to us.

Peter and Jesus were close. Very close. They had a frank and open relationship probably envied by most. I think this…

God’s requirement(s)

Is it possible to sum up God’s requirements of humanity? Micah 6:8 is an Old Testament verse which suggests that we can.

Micah 6:8 TM
 But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to…

What really matters

A key skill of being a Christian is the ability to stay focussed on what really matters. In life, we will have trouble, trauma and tragedy — but it’s when we learn the great lesson of…